Nepal
In Kathmandu's National Kidney Center, young Nepalese men returning from grueling jobs in the Middle East are increasingly battling chronic kidney disease caused by relentless heat and dehydration. Doctors link this silent epidemic to climate change and exploitative labor conditions in the Gulf. Simple preventive measures could avert many cases, yet protections remain inadequate.
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Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after violent protests erupted over a government ban on social media platforms, leading to deaths and widespread unrest. The demonstrations, led by Gen Z protesters demanding anti-corruption measures, resulted in the torching of parliament and the deployment of troops in Kathmandu. Sushila Karki was appointed as interim Prime Minister to navigate the crisis.